Stokke YOYO5 Review

Stokke calls the YOYO5 the newest version of its iconic compact stroller, following the YOYO3 and, before that, the Babyzen YOYO2. The headline change is the fold: Stokke says the YOYO5 folds instantly with one hand, with either the Seat Pack or the Newborn Pack attached. It also comes with four-wheel suspension, a foldable handle, a side pocket and a tether strap. Folded, the YOYO5 measures 20.5 x 17.7 x 8.7 inches and weighs 15.4 lbs, while the YOYO3 folds a little slimmer at 20.5 x 17.3 x 7.1 inches and weighs 14 lbs. Both are small enough for the overhead bin on most full-size jets.

In the US, a collapsible stroller is a free extra item, not your carry-on bag. American and Frontier allow it in the cabin if it fits in the overhead bin, and Delta doesn't count it toward your bag allowance. Folded, the YOYO5 is small enough to lie flat in the overhead bin on most full-size jets. Bin space varies by plane, smaller regional jets often can't take it, and the crew has the final say, so have a gate-check bag ready. Some international airlines are stricter: Qantas and Lufthansa count a stroller as part of your carry-on with tighter size limits, and KLM brings it into the cabin only if space allows. See Velivolo's overhead bin size guide. Stokke says the folded YOYO5 is equal to or smaller than most airline cabin luggage allowances, and it also recommends checking with your airline before you travel.

Yes, with the YOYO5 Newborn Pack. Stokke says the Newborn Pack creates a fully flat, parent-facing space from birth and folds with the frame. Once your little one reaches about 6 months or 9 kg (about 20 lbs), you keep the same frame and switch to the Seat Pack, which Stokke rates up to 22 kg (48.5 lbs), around 4 years. Stokke sells the YOYO5 as a 6+ stroller and as a stroller with the Newborn Pack.

Stokke lists YOYO5 Car Seat Adapters ($59) as an accessory, marked Coming Soon on its US site as of November 2026. The YOYO5 product page doesn't list specific compatible car seat models yet, so check the adapter details on stokke.com for the confirmed list before you buy.

If you want a premium compact stroller you can fold with one hand and carry over your shoulder, it's a lovely pick. You get a fold small enough for the overhead bin on most full-size jets, four-wheel suspension, a 10 kg (22 lb) basket and a seat that lasts to about 4 years. If you already own a YOYO3 or YOYO2, those are still wonderful travel strollers, and they fold a little thinner and lighter. The Joolz Aer2 ($579) is another one-hand-fold option with a lie-flat seat built in.

Stokke says you can carry the folded YOYO5 over your shoulder with the padded shoulder strap, or by hand using the folding handlebar. For shoulder carrying, Stokke suggests turning the wheels outward with the canopy against your body. When you unfold it, the strap slots back into the basket. A protective bag comes with the stroller, and Stokke also sells a YOYO Backpack.

Yes. Stokke says all YOYO fabrics, including the basket and Seat Pack, are easy to remove and machine washable at 86°F. Because the Seat Pack and Newborn Pack are sold separately from the base frame, you can swap in a new color whenever you like. Colors on Stokke's US site include Black, Forest, Taupe, Peach and Berry.